| 单词 | preferred |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔ALONE〕We asked him to come and eat with us, but he said he preferred his own company. 我们叫他过来一块吃饭，但他说他更喜欢一个人。朗文写作活用〔CHILD〕As a child, she preferred playing football with the boys to playing with dolls. 孩提时代她喜欢与男孩子一起踢足球，而不是玩娃娃。朗文写作活用〔COLOUR〕Mrs Singh preferred saris in pastel colours, such as salmon pink. 辛格太太偏爱淡色的莎丽，比如浅橙色。朗文写作活用〔Chinese〕She wanted Italian but I said I preferred Chinese.她想吃意大利菜，可我说我想吃中国菜。麦克米伦高阶〔FAVOURITE〕Seventeen percent of likely voters picked Stark as their preferred candidate. 17%的可能投票的选民表示会投票支持斯塔克。朗文写作活用〔FAVOURITE〕Steaming is the preferred method of cooking in Central Asia. 在中亚最受喜爱的烹调方法是用蒸的方法。朗文写作活用〔PREFER〕The preferred method was to cut the grass early in the morning when it was still wet. 最可取的方法是在早晨趁草仍潮湿的时候割草。朗文写作活用〔PREFER〕Yes, that would be my preferred course of action. 是的，那是我优先考虑的行动方案。朗文写作活用〔away〕He preferred to sit away from the stranger.他宁可坐得离陌生人远一些。英汉大词典〔barter〕The currency has lost so much of its value that barter has become the preferred way of doing business.货币贬值如此严重，这样易货交易成了做生意的优先选择。剑桥高阶〔beggars can't be choosers〕I would have preferred a house of my own rather than sharing, but beggars can't be choosers, I suppose.我更愿意独住而不是与人合住，可是我哪能挑三拣四的，是吧。剑桥高阶〔bench〕Ian Ferguson was preferred to Stuart McCall, who was on the bench.伊恩·弗格森比坐在替补席上的斯图尔特·麦考尔更受器重。柯林斯高阶〔blissful〕We preferred to remain in blissful ignorance of(= not to know)what was going on.我们乐得对正在发生的事情一无所知。牛津高阶〔blond〕Blond long-furred pelts will be preferred this year.今年浅色的长毛皮将受欢迎。英汉大词典〔bow〕In some cultures it is polite to greet people with a bow, while in others a handshake is preferred.有的文化以鞠躬表示礼貌的问候，而另一些文化更推崇握手的表达方式。韦氏高阶〔brawn〕She said she preferred brawn to brains (= a person who is physically attractive rather than an intelligent one).她说她喜欢肌肉发达的人胜过头脑聪明的人。剑桥高阶〔canned〕I've always preferred canned peaches to the fresh ones.我一直喜欢吃罐头桃子, 不喜欢鲜桃。外研社新世纪〔capital stock〕The total amount of stock authorized for issue by a corporation, including common and preferred stock.股本总额：由一个公司授权发行的股票的总数额，包括普通股和优先股美国传统〔capitalization〕The amounts and types of long-term financing used by a firm, including common stock, preferred stock, retained earnings, and long-term debt.估价现值：一个公司所使用的长期投资数额和种类，包括普通股、优先股、净赢利和长期债务美国传统〔chance〕He preferred taking his chance in court against the chance of losing his life.他宁愿在法庭上碰碰运气而不愿冒送命的危险。英汉大词典〔choice〕Research has shown that Owen is the preferred choice amongst middle-class voters.调查表明，中产阶层的选民倾向于选欧文。麦克米伦高阶〔choice〕The hotel is the preferred choice for business people.这家酒店是商务人士的首选。牛津搭配〔circumstance〕He preferred simplicity to pomp and circumstance.他更喜欢简朴而非排场。外研社新世纪〔country〕They much preferred country life to life in the city.比起城市生活，他们更喜欢农村生活。朗文当代〔day〕We preferred to travel at night and rest by day.我们宁可夜里赶路，白天休息。牛津搭配〔disguise〕He preferred to travel in disguise.他偏爱乔装打扮出行。牛津搭配〔drink〕They preferred to drink themselves senseless.他们宁愿把自己喝得晕晕乎乎。外研社新世纪〔equity stock〕Common stock and preferred stock.股票、股权证、普通股：普通股票，优先股美国传统〔equity〕Common stock and preferred stock.普通股、优先股美国传统〔err〕I preferred to err on the side of letting him to learn too slowly.我宁可让他学得过慢 (而不求过快)。英汉大词典〔evolution〕In politics Britain has preferred evolution to revolution(= gradual development to sudden violent change).英国在政治上宁愿渐进而不愿革命。牛津高阶〔fantasy〕His preferred reading was horror stories and fantasy.他更喜欢看恐怖故事和奇幻文学。剑桥高阶〔fashion〕These nouns refer to a prevailing or preferred manner of dress, adornment, behavior, or way of life at a given time.这些名词指衣服、装饰、行为或生活方式在特定时间里流行或为众人喜爱的方式。美国传统〔fave〕One that is preferred above others or likely to win; a favorite.特别受喜爱的人，特别受喜爱的东西：比其它人还要受人喜爱的或是比较可能胜出的；指特别喜爱或受宠的人或物美国传统〔favorite〕Liked or preferred above all others; regarded with special favor.受宠的：比其他所人都更受喜爱的；得到特别宠幸的美国传统〔fighting〕The sword and mace were the preferred weapons for hand-to-hand fighting.剑和狼牙棒是人们在徒手战中比较喜欢用的武器。牛津搭配〔food〕My father preferred to eat meat and hated rabbit food (= salad vegetables).我父亲喜欢吃肉而不喜欢凉拌蔬菜。牛津搭配〔formality〕She preferred to maintain a cool formality in her dealings with her manager.她选择与经理保持一种公事公办的关系。牛津搭配〔functional〕They worked outside, so they preferred wearing functional clothes.他们在户外工作，所以喜欢穿实用的衣服。韦氏高阶〔generation〕The older generation preferred the traditional kind of ceremony.老一辈人喜欢传统的仪式。牛津搭配〔go〕Mary preferred going out with soldiers.玛丽喜欢跟当兵的出去玩。英汉大词典〔habitat〕The bird's preferred habitat is grassy prairie.绿色的大草原是这种鸟的首选栖息地。牛津搭配〔habitat〕Their preferred habitat is disappearing rapidly.它们偏爱的栖息地正在迅速消失。牛津搭配〔headgear〕Her preferred form of headgear is a big, floppy hat.她喜欢戴一种又大又松软的帽子。韦氏高阶〔ignore〕He preferred to ignore these comments.他宁肯对这些评说置之不理。牛津搭配〔incognito〕He preferred to remain incognito.他宁愿继续隐姓埋名。外研社新世纪〔incognito〕He preferred to remain incognito.他更喜欢继续隐姓埋名下去。柯林斯高阶〔inferiority〕He preferred the company of those who were intellectually inferior to himself.他喜欢与那些智力水平不如他的人共处。柯林斯高阶〔insistence〕He admired your insistence on understanding things and making your point, even when he preferred his own.他敬佩你弄清楚问题、说服别人接受你的主张的那份坚持,即便有时他更倾向于自己的见解。柯林斯高阶〔in〕The new version is worse in every respect - I much preferred the original.新版本在各方面都较差——我更喜欢原来的版本。剑桥高阶〔lead〕Nelson preferred to lead the attack himself from the front.纳尔逊更喜欢在前线亲自率军作战。朗文当代〔limelight〕He was now one of the city's notables — but he preferred to remain out of the limelight.他现在成为该城的名人之一,但他宁可像过去一样避免引人注目。英汉大词典〔loaded〕It was a loaded question and I preferred not to comment.这是个带有圈套的问题，我还是不作评论为好。牛津高阶〔majority〕As a fuel it is preferred by top chefs and is used in the majority of British homes.这种燃料得到了顶级大厨的青睐，并得以在英国大多数家庭里广泛使用。柯林斯高阶〔means〕Gold has been the preferred means of exchange for centuries.几个世纪以来黄金一直是首选的交易媒介。牛津搭配〔medium〕An artist uses his preferred medium to satiate his creative zeal.艺术家用他喜欢的艺术种类来满足自己的创作热情。外研社新世纪〔medium〕Her preferred medium is sculpture.她喜欢的表现方式是雕塑。韦氏高阶〔medium〕Oil paint is her preferred artistic medium.她偏爱用油画颜料表现艺术。牛津搭配〔modest〕She preferred wearing more modest swimsuits.她喜欢穿保守些的泳衣。韦氏高阶〔mode〕Walking was his preferred mode of travel.徒步是他偏爱的旅行方式。牛津搭配〔narrowing〕I would have preferred somebody who had wider ideas, and he was rather narrow.我会更倾向于一个思路开阔些的人，他的想法太狭隘了。柯林斯高阶〔need〕You may well need to look outside your preferred area to find an affordable hotel.你很可能需要到你心仪地区以外的地方去看看是否有能住得起的旅馆。牛津搭配〔out of〕Three out of four cats preferred this brand.四分之三的猫都偏爱这一品牌。外研社新世纪〔over〕It was a colour she preferred over any other.和其他颜色相比, 她更喜欢这种颜色。外研社新世纪〔partake〕They preferred not to partake in the social life of the town.他们不想参加这个镇的社交活动。牛津高阶〔pass〕An A-level pass in Biology is preferred for all courses.不管读什么课程，生物学高级证书考试最好都要及格。柯林斯高阶〔pf.〕Preferred.喜欢，宁愿美国传统〔pfd.〕Preferred.喜欢，宁愿美国传统〔pilfer〕Certain types of goods are preferred by pilferers.某些类型的商品较为小偷所喜欢。牛津高阶〔platonic〕She knew he was attracted to her, but preferred to keep their relationship platonic.她知道他喜欢她，但她更愿意与他保持纯友谊的关系。剑桥高阶〔pliable〕Senior officials would have preferred a more pliable government.高官们都喜欢较软弱的政府。朗文当代〔pref.〕Preferred.偏爱的美国传统〔preference〕The state of being preferred.偏爱：被偏爱的状态美国传统〔preferment〕The act of preferring or the state of being preferred.偏爱：偏爱的行为或被偏爱的状态美国传统〔preferred〕The earlier train would be my preferred option.乘早一些的火车更合我意。剑桥高阶〔prefer〕A local firm is to be preferred.选一家当地的公司更好。牛津高阶〔prefer〕A son is usually preferred over a female heir.人们通常倾向于将儿子而非女儿选作继承人。牛津搭配〔prefer〕Egg pasta is certainly preferred by many chefs.许多厨师无疑更喜欢鸡蛋意大利面。牛津搭配〔prefer〕He was preferred to lieutenant.他被晋升为陆军中尉。21世纪英汉〔prefer〕He was preferred to lieutenant.他被晋升为陆军中尉。英汉大词典〔prefer〕Her own preferred methods of exercise are hiking and long cycle rides.她自己喜欢徒步旅行和骑自行车长途旅行这样的运动方式。柯林斯高阶〔prefer〕I became a teacher because I preferred books and people to politics.我当了老师，因为我更喜欢书本和人而不是权术。柯林斯高阶〔prefer〕I suggested that we play a game, but they preferred to watch TV.我建议大家玩游戏，但他们更想看电视。韦氏高阶〔prefer〕Police preferred charges against her for theft (或 preferred charges of stealing against her).警方指控她有偷窃行为。英汉大词典〔prefer〕The director preferred her to act the old lady.导演认为她还是演那个老太太好。英汉大词典〔prefer〕The original is definitely to be preferred to this inferior new version.原著肯定比这本较为逊色的新版更受人喜爱。麦克米伦高阶〔prefer〕The woodwork's green now. I preferred it blue.木构件现在是绿色的。我原来更喜欢把它涂成蓝色的。外研社新世纪〔prefer〕The woodwork's green now. I preferred it blue.这个木制品现在是绿色的。我更喜欢它是蓝色的。柯林斯高阶〔prefer〕What is the preferred pronunciation of her name? 她的名字发哪个音更好听？韦氏高阶〔prefer〕Which one is the preferred alternative? 哪个是更好的选择？韦氏高阶〔prose〕I've always preferred reading prose to poetry.我一直更偏爱读散文而不是诗歌。剑桥高阶〔replacement〕Trams are now often preferred as replacements for buses.现在人们经常乘有轨电车代替公共汽车。牛津搭配〔ride〕They preferred to let the destructive stories ride without reply.他们宁愿听任这些毁灭性的报道流传而不予回答。英汉大词典〔rolling〕He preferred a rolling hat brim.他更喜欢可翻卷的帽边。外研社新世纪〔seclusion〕He preferred to stay at home in seclusion.他更喜欢安安静静地在家里呆着。朗文当代〔sharply〕I much preferred working for Americans: I liked their enthusiasm and sharpness of mind.我非常喜欢为美国人工作：我喜欢他们的热情和思维的敏捷。柯林斯高阶〔simple〕He preferred to pursue the simple life of a lowly priest.他希望能过上一名下级牧师的简朴生活。外研社新世纪〔speak〕Personally speaking, I've always preferred Italian food.就我个人来讲，我总是偏爱意大利菜。牛津高阶〔stockholder〕The company told its preferred stockholders that it couldn't make its dividend payments.该公司告知优先股股东，公司无法支付红利。牛津搭配〔such〕I preferred to walk. It was such a lovely day.我倒想走路，天气实在太好了。文馨英汉〔then〕I wanted to live in the city, but my then husband (= the man who was my husband at that time) preferred the country.我希望住在城里，可我当时的丈夫想住在乡下。剑桥高阶〔these〕State your preferred dates: if these are fully booked you will be sent alternatives.说明你的首选日期, 如果这些日子全部订满的话, 会向你发送其他日期供选择。外研社新世纪〔trade-in〕He preferred to keep his old sedan rather than acquire something slightly newer on a trade-in.他宁可继续开他那辆旧轿车也不愿折价贴换一辆稍稍新一点的。英汉大词典〔train up〕He usually preferred to train up a crew of enthusiastic young sailors from scratch.他通常更喜欢从零开始对一班满怀热情的年轻船员从头到脚进行训练。柯林斯高阶〔train up〕He usually preferred to train up a crew of enthusiastic young sailors from scratch.他通常更愿意从头开始训练一队满怀热情的年轻海员。外研社新世纪〔transparent〕She preferred light, transparent underwear.她爱穿轻薄透明的内衣。英汉大词典〔trappings〕He preferred a plain room with no fancy trappings.他喜欢一间没有什么花哨装饰的简朴房间。英汉大词典〔travel〕The bus is their preferred mode of travel.巴士是他们首选的旅行模式。牛津搭配〔two-horse〕The election may not be the traditional two-horse race between the preferred Democrat and Republican party candidates.这次选举有可能并非是支持率最高的民主党与共和党候选人之间的传统两方角逐。柯林斯高阶〔underlie〕Dividends for preferred stock underlie those of common stock.优先股比普通股享有优先分红权美国传统〔version〕I think I preferred the television version.我觉得我更喜欢电视版。朗文当代〔wear〕Hannah preferred to wear her hair short.汉娜更喜欢留短发。牛津搭配〔work〕He preferred to make his money from honest work rather than from gambling.他宁愿脚踏实地工作，而不愿靠赌博赚钱。牛津搭配〔would〕He also had made it a practice to dine there regularly, though he would have preferred being at home.他也习惯了经常在那里就餐，虽然他原本更喜欢在家吃的。柯林斯高阶Preferred stock holders will be given priority.优先股持有人享有优先权。牛津商务At the moment, he preferred not to think about the future. 此时此刻，他宁愿不去想未来的事情。译典通Email is our preferred medium for communicating with clients.电子邮件是我们与客户交流的首选媒介。牛津商务He preferred a charge against the robber. 他控告那名盗贼。译典通He preferred plump to lean models for his paintings.他喜欢画丰满的而不是瘦的模特。剑桥国际He preferred solitary walks in the wilderness to the clamour of the city.他偏爱在荒野中孤独的散步而不是城市中的喧闹。剑桥国际He refused to comment, saying coyly that he had no first-hand information about the incident and preferred not to speculate.他不愿作评论，只是含糊其词地说他没有事件的第一手资料，不愿作猜测。剑桥国际He's never gone much on cycling--he's always preferred to walk everywhere. 他从不喜欢骑车----他总是更喜欢步行去任何地方。剑桥国际I preferred the title of reporter. 我更喜欢记者这个头衔。译典通I've always preferred reading prose to poetry.我一向更偏爱读散文而不是诗歌。剑桥国际Japan's largest banks want to raise capital by issuing preferred securities.日本最大的银行想通过发行优先股筹集资金。牛津商务Keeping the news secret for a while would be my preferred option.暂时将这条消息保密一段时间是我认为可取的选择。剑桥国际Please indicate your preferred method of payment.请指出你的首选支付方式。牛津商务Police preferred charges against him for theft. 警方指控他有偷窃行为。译典通She preferred a good landscape to a portrait. 较之人像画她更喜欢美丽的风景画。译典通She preferred the continental way of life--the food was better, the cafes stayed open longer and the weather was sublime! 她喜欢欧洲大陆的生活方式----食物更好，咖啡馆开得更晚，天气又十分宜人。剑桥国际She knew he was sexually interested in her, but she preferred to keep the relationship platonic.她知道他对她有性方面的兴趣，但她更喜欢与他保持一种纯精神恋爱关系。剑桥国际She said she preferred brawn to brains (= a man who is physically attractive rather than a clever one).她说她喜欢肌肉发达的人胜于头脑聪明的人。剑桥国际The company preferred the all-cash offer to a cash and stock deal of the same value.这公司宁愿接受全部现金的收购出价，也不愿意要相同价值的现金加股票。牛津商务The company intends to distribute new common stock to its old preferred shareholders.公司打算向旧有的优先股股东发行新的普通股。牛津商务The currency has lost so much of its value that barter has become the preferred way of doing business.货币贬值情况很严重，所以物物交换成了人人愿意的贸易方式 。剑桥国际The new version is worse in every respect --I much preferred the original.新的版本在各方面都更差----我更喜欢原作。剑桥国际They have been chosen as preferred vendor for voice communications for the hotel group. 他们获选为这个酒店集团的语音通讯设备的优选供应商。牛津商务They plan to issue 500 million shares of common stock and 20 million shares of preferred stock.他们计划发行 5 亿股普通股和 2000 万股优先股。牛津商务 |
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